The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, February 7th

[double_dutchess]

Giles: "Tea is soothing. I wish to be tense."

~~Graduation Day, Part 2~~

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[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

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• Think Pink by veronyxk84 (Buffy & Dawn, PG-13)
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• Language by CoffeeHunt (Fanged Four, M)
• The Hate You Give by Candyswiz (Buffy/Angel, Xander, G)
• I Keep my Eyes Wide Open by hpg (Spike/OC, T)
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• SOTL: Starborn Trinity by JoshuAB (Scoobies, Starfield crossover, FR21)
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• Dark Gray by acekoomboom (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
• Turn the Lock by acekoomboom (Buffy/Spike, PG)
• Begin Again by acekoomboom (Buffy/Spike, PG)

[Chaptered Fiction]

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• The Lost Hellmouth, Chapter 5 by silk_knickers (Xander, Lost crossover, E)
• Come Together, Chapter 22 by Ren (mizdarknezz3) (Angel/Cordelia/Wesley/Gunn/Fred/Lorne/Spike, M)
• In Between Worlds, Chapter 10 by DianneRose2016 (Buffy/Spike, M)
• The More Things Change... Chapter 7 by storiwr (Buffy/Faith, T)
• The Buffy Chronicles: Life After Sunnydale, Chapter 30 by sweetmelodykiss (Buffy/Spike, E)
• Queen of Hearts, Chapter 5 by Murderpart1 (Cordelia/Willow, not rated)
• Winter into Summers, Chapter 3 by Iris_Dietrich (Spike/OC, Buffy/Angel, M)
• Are We There Yet? Chapter 6 by SonOfACrossBow (Xander/Spike, T)
• If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck... Chapter 3 by zinjadu (Buffy & Spike, T, T)
• She Is, Chapter 2 (complete!) by xaeyrnofnbe (Angel & Cordelia, T)
• Vampires and Other Myths, Chapter 2 by LolaRD (Buffy/Spike, Angel/Cordelia, Ghosts crossover, T)
• Case Study | House x Giles fanfic (ft. Skibidi toilet and Trent Reznor), Chapters 1-2 (complete!) by Aut0psy_inc1s1ons (Giles, House crossover, M)
• Each Night I Dream of Home, Chapter 1 by storiwr (Buffy/Faith, M)
• Just because AO3 said I needed a Title for my Spuffy fic, Chapter 1 by Nightmare_Wrath (Buffy/Spike, M)
• Xander's Fever Dreams, Chapter 1 by red_jacobson (multiple pairings, E)
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• In Between Worlds, Chapter 10 by babylove969 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Truth and Consequences, Chapter 34 by JamesMFan (Buffy/Spike, R)
• The Metamorphosis of Moonlit Shadows, Chapter 7 by SlayrGrl (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Rude Awakenings, Chapter 9 by Melme1325 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• An Enmity Most Engaging, Chapter 13 by HappyWhenItRains (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
• Open your eyes, Chapter 3 by Ennoh (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)
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• What the Drabble? Vol. 3, Chapter 8 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
• Pillar of Strength, Chapter 4 by acekoomboom (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Images, Audio & Video]

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• Artwork: Buffy by CharlottesWeb2826 (worksafe)
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• Artwork: flf au spangel by fangs-light-forgiveness-au (Angel/Spike, worksafe)
• Artwork: Buffy doodles by melonchews (worksafe)
• Artwork: Take my heart 🍏 by x66r9u (Tara, worksafe)
• Sims 2: The Summers family moved to Sunnydale by creesims (worksafe)
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• Fanvid: ► Buffy & Spike - Can We Rest ? by Cut Woman
• Fanvid: Buffy Season 4 'TOXIC' (Epic Cinematic Recap) by Up The Buff! (ft. Buffy vs Faith)
• Fanvid: slayer force by Endzonas
• Fanvid: Buffy & Spike - In Love With The Devil But... | Tribute Part Ⅰ Season 6 by Buffy & Spike Channel
• Fanvid: Buffy & Spike -..Salvation Through Her Eyes | Tribute Part Ⅱ Season 7 by Buffy & Spike Channel
• Fanvid: spike & buffy - dilute me, gentle angel by eliza
• Fanvid: Buffy and Angel - Illicit Affairs by Elsie
• Fanvid: Spike & Buffy | Fake Plastic Trees by rebecca
• Fanvid: ICU/ i see you (phoebe bridgers)- Spuffy edit by rafaaa
• Fanvid: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 6 Opening Credits (Charmed Style) by Rotten Lemonade
• Vidlet: I believe this is killing me by Jaxxo (Buffy)
• Vidlet: Dark Willow | Don’t Blame Me by Tara's Willowverse
• Vidlet: Buffy edit ( show me who you are ) by Buffy Edits
• Vid fragment: queen of the kings | buffy | mep part by DreamingWithDragons
• Video: Buffy The Vampire Slayer (monologue) by Spooky (Becoming PT. 2, Buffy to Joyce)
• Video: Most devastating Buffyverse deaths by laceyloveshorror

[Reviews & Recaps]

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• Season 6 by melbreddituser
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• Video: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4: Episode 13 - The I in Team by The Cheshire Kiwi
• Video: Boy Crazy Slayers Oh My! Buffy Episode 5 [Never Kill a Boy on the First Date] by Jaymes Mansfield 2
• Podcast video: Buffy S03E12 "Helpless" Review by LGRN - Entertainment
• Podcast video: Buffy's Angels: Soulless by The Franchise: A Film Podcast
• Podcast video: Buffy's Angels: Long Day's Journey by The Franchise: A Film Podcast
• Podcast video: Buffy's Angels: The Killer in Me by The Franchise: A Film Podcast
• Podcast video: Buffy's Angels: Awakening by The Franchise: A Film Podcast
• Podcast video: Rewatching Buffy The Vampire Slayer Series (Part 1) by Brandy Talks TV & Movies
• Podcast: 44: “Fear, Itself” (BTVS S4E4) by Penny Lennox
• Podcast: RETIRING FEED MARCH 12: 1.07 Angel | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast by Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure
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• Podcast: Episode 89: The Yoko Factor and Primeval by Gym Was Cancelled: A Buffy Podcast

[Community Announcements]

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• AO3 Collection Opens For Posting by spangel-fanwork-marathon

[Fandom Discussions]

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• Watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 2025 and seeing popular slang now but in 1997 context is so funny by bluehairedboyfriend
• I honestly wish we had more Angel, Spike and Buffy interactions by tvsfan3211
• My Thoughts on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot by coffeehunt
• sucks what they did to amy by lesbianboyfriend
• Random, overly specific BTVS headcanons that I have by maybebitterxox
• Excitement aside, I’m not sure how a revival could logistically work by onetrueartform
• not even remotely interested in a buffy reboot unless it is just buffy and the scoobies fighting a new monster of the week every week by soiwatchthestars
• Preparing myself for the fact I’ll probably soon see Buffy “If the apocalypse comes beep me” Summers using a smartphone by thenotoriousscuttlecliff
• Watching buffy for the first time and I truly hate willow and zander… unimorphs-scarlet-heart
• my newest hypothesis: angel btvs is Like That because he has an angel and a devil on each of his shoulders by xaeyrnofnbe
• and if angel is a man why's she always getting possessed by female entities/spirits huh by xaeyrnofnbe
• once again rereading the boom! studios comics and. why didn't angel keep the long hair by xaeyrnofnbe
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• How many seasons do you want to see of the new Buffy show? by November
• Slayers? (New Series In the Works) by fauxindigo
• Baddest big bad [in the Hulu sequel] by November
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• Buffy being rebooted - with Sarah Michelle Gellar xontinued by multiple posters
• Buffy Reboot- Wishes & Concerns continued by multiple posters
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• what would've happened if Darla returned without a soul in angel season 4 :by voldy1989
• Why are people being so pessimistic about the sequel series and treat Joss Whedon like a god? by BookkeeperOk9677
• The Xander Situation by Critical-Anteater975
• New slayer theory by Reese9951
• Which version of each character do you prefer? by Dry-Dragonfruit5216
• What Would Middle-Aged Buffy Do? by Surameen
• I will always laugh at how much they abused this set by Sovereign_Prince
• What do you guys think about the “contrasting sequel main character” trope and how should the new show navigate it by FaveStore_Citadel
• What if Buffy didn't end at season 7? by AssociationTiny5395
• What other cast members do you see returning? by Practical-Agency-943
• Nostalgic season 1-7 DVD covers by kmmaac
• The worst episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer according to viewers ratings... by Intrepid_Pressure835
• Who should've summoned Sweet in Once More, With Feeling? by Ok_Area9367
• I feel bad for Spike in seasons 5-6 (please don't spoil about 7) by StaticCloud
• Which musical artists would you love to see featured in the Buffy reboot? by helloelysium
• How did Giles get back to England? by Ag0raph0b0y
• Say something nice about...Xander Harris! by QualifiedApathetic
• Xander Rant thats not ALL negative by Automatic-Adeptness4
• Worst and best outfit choices worn by any character, any season... by Weary_Tap_8299
• What episode do you think [Spike] starts falling for [Buffy]? by komorebi-chan

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The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, February 8

[veronyxk84]

GILES: "Have you heard of a group called the gentlemen?"
SPIKE: "Group of what?"
GILES: "The gentlemen."
SPIKE: "Dunno."
GILES: "You certain?"
SPIKE: "No. We're out of Weetabix."
GILES: "We are out of Weetabix because you ate it all - again."
SPIKE: "Get some more."
GILES: "I thought vampires were supposed to eat blood."
SPIKE: "Yep. Well sometimes I like to crumble up the Weetabix in the blood - give it a little texture."
GILES: "Since the picture you just painted means I will never touch food of any kind again you'll just have to pick it up yourself."
SPIKE: "Sissy."

~~BtVS 4x10 “Hush”~~

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[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

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• Pay Up (Spike, Giles, PG-13) by veronyxk84
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• Lock and Key (Spike/Dawn, M) by swiftietherapist13
• The Group Project From Hell (Darla/Drusilla, T) by TheClowniestLivInExistence

[Chaptered Fiction]

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• Shadowed Suspicion Chapter 361 (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure xover, T) by madimpossibledreamer
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• The Order of Chaos, Chapter 8/11 (Buffy/Faith, M) by StakeAndEggs
• Potential Friend: Season Two, Chapter 13/22 (Buffy/Angel, T) by srmcd1
• Into the Initiative, Chapter 6/? (Buffy/Spike, Willow/Tara, T) by heckate
• The Road Not Taken:, Chapter 9/15 (Willow/Tara, E) by TheLightdancer
• The Choice To Stay, Chapter 16/? (Buffy/Spike, Willow/Tara, E) by Spikelover4ever
• The Defendant, Chapter 3/? (Buffy/Faith, M) by storiwr
• Fine Wines and High Steaks, Chapter 4/? (Buffy/Faith, M) by QuillBard
• Where are you?, Chapter 9/16 (Buffy/Riley, Xander/Anya, T) by RotBlau
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• Whiplash, Chapter 19 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Ninereeds
• Try Not to Think About What Might Have Been, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, R) by Willow25
• Open Your Heart & Close Your Eyes, Chapter 12 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Melme1325
• Incarnate, Chapter 34 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Sigyn
• Take Me Out, Chapter 4 Complete! (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by MillennialCryBaby
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• Scenes From a Session, Chapter 3 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by In Mortal

[Images, Audio & Video]

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• Gifset: Every Tara look: S5 (worksafe) by lovebvffys
• Fanvid: Buffy and Spike gave off ‘divorce couple’ energy from season 2 (worksafe) by watermelonrindsstuff
• Artwork: [Spike mspaint challenge] (worksafe) by angelic-chu
• Textposts: faith lehane + textposts (part one) (worksafe) by snake-eggs
• Crafts: I present: Spike the Vampire Hedgehog (worksafe) by gh0stierth4nth0u
• Gifset: BEST OF BTVS: Cordelia Chase — Season One (worksafe) by clarkgriffon
• Artwork: Okay but what if Joan and Randy kept their new identities and became a super crime-fighting duo, huh? (Buffy/Spike as Joan/Randy, worksafe) by ayemkew
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• Embroidery: an excellent quote from the excellent Illyria (worksafe) by littlethingstitching

[Reviews & Recaps]

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• The ‘Hush’ episode of buffy is so amazingly good. by amberkendslacy
• did a s1 rewatch last night. I cannot believe how much I overlooked this season before by camellcat
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• Rewatch: Nightmares Part 2 by Re-Vamped with Juliet Landau
• 'The Dark Age' | Buffy the Vampire Slayer 2x08 | Reaction and commentary by Up The Buff!
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• PODCAST: Do You Like the Ramones? (S5E14) by It Stakes Two
• PODCAST: S5. Ep1. Conviction by Investigating Angel

[Recs & In Search Of]

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• Fic Rec: Beau Du Jour by Salustra (Angel/Spike, Adults Only) recced by spangel-fanwork-marathon
• ISO: Any other sprusilla lovers out there? requested by sprusillablog
• ISO: I’m trying to find high res pictures of Drusilla’s clothes, specifically her red dress from Fool for Love in Buffy and her blue from Destiny in Angel requested by x66r9u
• ISO: Anyone know some good fics that cover the summer between BTVS seasons 2-3 that aren’t about Buffy? requested by larsisfrommars

[Fandom Discussions]

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• [anon ask] hi so uh what r your opinions on allen francis doyle answered by xaeyrnofnbe
• Buffy AU where there’s no such thing as demons but everyone thinks there is because of the way Buffy talks by aphony-cree
• They’re all three sides of the same coin [Buffy, Kendra, Faith] by 5bi5
• Thinking about 5bi5 describing Buffy, Kendra and Faith as three sides of the same coin by thechosenthree
• All I ask for the buffy revival is for buffy and faith to have retired from slaying and they live together in a cottage somewhere by at-this-point-i-dont-even-know
• this revival can’t happen because I don’t want to see buffy with an iPhone in her hand by summersblood
• tara should’ve been half-demon that was a wasted opportunity by annyankers
• harmony is in love with cordelia and cordelia is in love with buffy so by proxy harmony is also a little in love with buffy by camellcat
• It makes me insane that the solution to making Xander Harris less frustrating is (to me) genuinely and blatantly being motivated by complex reasons for hating vampires and not just feeling rejected by Buffy by larsisfrommars
• i am constantly thinking about faiths graduation day shirt by dykerikki
• Sequel: I’m rather late to the Buffy revival (reboot?) news. by kaiserin-erzsebet
• I’m thinking about this kiss. I use to think it was a reward for Spike. by desicat-writer, watermelonrindsstuff
• So I’m thinking who would be a good pairing for Cordy? by anxious-m3ss
• Sequel: So everyone’s nervous right? by imonfirebuttryingnottoshowit
• Sequel: Are we all in agreement that if the Buffy reboot comes to pass, neither Angel nor Spike should be in it? by csassb
• Spuffy is that red thread of fate. by desicat-writer
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• Sequel: Realistically speaking, do we think this sequel series will retcon the comics? by southernfirefly13
• Does anyone else ever wonder how different the show would have been if they ended up using the original actress (Riff Ragen) that played Willow in the unaired pilot? by Weary_Tap_8299
• Why are people acting like Buffy (or Sarah rather) is a senior citizen? She's only 47 by precita
• Sequel: All I know is… we better see Cordelia by JusticeAndrewDo
• first time watcher glee by fishin4fish
• Controversial opinion: I dislike willow by SignificanceJust4775
• Sequel: Why not bring back non-Whedon writers & producers from the old show? by spandytube
• Anyone else think Oz should've come back for S7? by Weary_Tap_8299
• Questionable Character Choices you see as Narrative not Character Choices by whimsiebat
• Sequel: Middle-aged Buffy could represent a whole new analogy by blahdee-blah
• Sequel: Round 2 with the First Evil in the sequel? by Important-Rich-3651
• Willow did terrible things, and I love her for it. by Greedy_Surround6576
• What exactly happened to Willow in Becoming Part 2? by InsincereDessert21
• I love Season 5 but the one downfall of the season - Slayers by primal_slayer
• Name a moment in the Buffyverse where a character you don't usually find funny at all actually gave you a good laugh. by PristineSituation498

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

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• PUBLICATION: Sarah Michelle Gellar Confirms ‘Buffy’ Reboot Is ‘Getting Close’ (Exclusive) by ExtraTV
• PUBLICATION: The Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival Is Excluding the Most Problematic Part of the Original by CBR.com
• PUBLICATION: The Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reboot Should Take A Page Out Of Scream’s Book by GameRant
• PUBLICATION: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Star: "Perfect Timing" for Sequel Series by BleedingCool
• PUBLICATION: Buffy The Vampire Slayer's New Revival Plan Is Much Better Than A Reboot, And Fixes The Problem With Its Sequel From 2 Years Ago by ScreenRant

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